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Motel Schmotel vs The Oriental
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Oriental ranks significantly better than Motel Schmotel. The Oriental is ranked #17 in Brighton with approval from 3 sources like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Motel Schmotel
Lonely Planet
37 Russell Square, Brighton BN1 2EF
From $124 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
- Bicycle rental
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you can overlook the petite rooms and minuscule bathrooms, this 11-room B&B in a Regency town house, a short stroll from virtually anywhere, is a sound, central place to hit the sack."
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The Oriental
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Independent
Independent
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9 Oriental Place, Brighton BN1 2LJ
From $75 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's
"With a casual elegance that typifies Brighton, this Regency-era boutique hotel sits close to the seafront. Rooms are cleverly fitted into the old building, so some have slanted ceilings..."
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The cool bar downstairs is popular with young locals and can get quite loud, so ask for a room well away from it if you're a light sleeper.
Lonely Planet
"Stylishly decorated in luscious plums and teals, this renovated nine-room boho hotel has aromatherapy lights, spa baths in its superior rooms and organic breakfasts."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This stylish boutique bolthole, set in a tall creamy Regency townhouse, is a stroll up from the seafront Peace statue and ideally situated for easy access to the city’s main attractions."
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Independent
"The Oriental is an altogether quieter, less sticky establishment, yet still with kooky charm. Expect lashings of visual drama: wacky paintings and plum colour notes mixing with covetable vintage finds"
Independent
"In a well-kept Regency townhouse, Oriental Guest House is neither big nor flashy, but it’s relatively peaceful and has the personal service to go with it"
City guides
March 14, 2022
